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From Daddy Longlegs to Uncut Gems, filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie thrive in high-octane environments with chaotic heroes. Their four features to date show a singular preoccupation with anxiety-driven protagonists without ever losing humanity, finds Kambole Campbell
The Safdie Brothers are the directorial heirs apparent to that school of filmmaking that encompasses Scorsese, Friedkin and Cassavetes. Steven T Hanley caught up with Josh Safdie to talk about their new film, the Robert Pattinson starring Good Time